Da Pan Build Guide: Best Weapons, Gears＆Teams| Endfield
Alexa Hunter
Apr 9, 2026
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Hello Endmins! Welcome to our Da Pan Build Guide for Arknights: Endfield. In this guide, we’ll cover how Da Pan works, including how his Vulnerability stacking, Crush, and Combo skill mechanics interact to maximize his damage. We’ll also go over Da Pan’s skill priorities, best weapons, recommended gear sets, stat focus, and team compositions that bring out his full potential as a physical DPS.
Da Pan is a physical DPS Operator focused on building and consuming Vulnerability stacks to deal increased damage through Crush. His playstyle revolves around stacking Vulnerability on enemies through his skills and team support. Then, he converts these stacks into stronger damage through his Combo skill. He performs best in teams that can consistently apply Vulnerability, allowing him to maintain his setup and fully take advantage of his Combo and Crush damage for steady, reliable output.
Da Pan Skill Priority
Skill
Priority
Reason
Basic Attack
★
Lowest priority. Contributes the least to his overall damage and is rarely used in optimized rotations.
Battle Skill
★★
Used to apply Vulnerability and trigger effects, but lower priority compared to his main damage sources.
Combo Skill
★★★
Core skill that consumes Vulnerability stacks to trigger Crush, making it important for consistent damage.
Ultimate
★★★★
Top priority. Provides the most of his damage and applies multiple Vulnerability stacks, enabling his Combo rotations.
Da Pan Best Weapons and Essence Priority
Da Pan is a physical DPS Operator who scales mainly with Strength, focusing on Vulnerability stacking and Crush-based damage. His kit revolves around building and consuming Vulnerability stacks through his Combo skill, so weapon choices should prioritize high base stats, Strength, and consistent damage bonuses that improve his overall damage output.
For Da Pan's best weapon. Exemplar is considered the best. It offers excellent synergy with his kit by providing optimal stats and strong effects that enhance his performance. Alternatives like Sundered Prince and Ancient Canal still perform well and provide solid damage bonuses, but Exemplar remains the best choice if you want to maximize his potential.
Bes in Slot Weapon
Best in Slot
Exemplar (6★, P0)
Base ATK: 500
Stat 1: Main attribute +132
Stat 2: Attack +39%
Suppression: Stacked Hew: Physical DMG Dealt +16%. When the wielder's battle skill or ultimate hits the enemy, the wielder gains Physical DMG Dealt +16% for 30.00s. Max stacks for effects of the same name: 3.00. Duration of each stack is counted separately. Effect only triggers once every 0.1s.
Alternatives
1st
Sundered Prince (6★, P0)
Base ATK: 490
Stat 1: Strength +156
Stat 2: Critical Rate +19.5%
Crusher: Princely Deterrence: When the wielder performs a Final Strike on the enemy, the wielder gains ATK +16% for 8.00s. If the wielder is also the controlled operator, double the ATK increase gained and buff the Final Strike so that it deals Stagger +19.2% to the enemy. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
2nd
Ancient Canal (5★, P5)
Base ATK: 411
Stat 1: Strength +124
Stat 2: Arts Intensity +62
Brutality: Lands of Yore: Arts Intensity +28. After the wielder consumesVulnerability stack(s), the wielder gains Physical DMG Dealt +[14%×Stacks Consumed] for 20.00s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
3rd
Industry 0.1 (4★, P5)
Base ATK: 341
Stat 1: Strength +93
Stat 2: Attack +23.4%
Suppression: Emergency Boost: When the wielder's battle skill hits the enemy, the wielder gains ATK +33.6% for 20.00s. Effects of the same name cannot stack.
Recommended Essence
Weapon
Recommended Essence
Essence Upgrade Priority
+
Exemplar + Flawless Essence Suppression
Main Attribute Boost
Attack Boost
Suppression
Suppression
Attack Boost
Main Attribute Boost
+
Sundered Prince + Flawless Essence Crusher
Strength Boost
Critical Rate Boost
Crusher
Crusher
Critical Rate Boost
Strength Boost
+
Ancient Canal + Flawless Essence Brutality
Strength Boost
Arts Intensity Boost
Brutality
Brutality
Arts Intensity Boost
Strength Boost
+
Industry 0.1 + Flawless Essence Suppression
Strength Boost
Attack Boost
Suppression
Suppression
Attack Boost
Strength Boost
Da Pan Best Gear Set
For the early game, Da Pan can use any gear that provides Strength or ATK%. When building the best gear for Da Pan, the Aethertech set is ideal. It synergizes with his kit by enhancing Vulnerability stacking and Combo damage, allowing him to deal stronger Crush damage. The Swordmancer set can be used for better Stagger efficiency and additional damage, but Aethertech remains the most consistent choice for maximizing his overall performance.
Early Game Gear Set
Aburrey Heavy Armor
Aburrey Gauntlets
Aburrey UV Lamp
Aburrey UV Lamp
End Game Gear Set I
Æthertech Plating
Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets
Aethertech Stabilizer
Aethertech Stabilizer
End Game Gear Set II
Swordmancer Light Armor
Swordmancer TAC Gauntlets
Swordmancer NAV Beacon
Swordmancer NAV Beacon
Da Pan Best Teams
For Da Pan’s best teams, Da Pan works best in teams that can consistently apply Vulnerability stacks. He benefits most from teammates that provide reliable Vulnerability application, Physical effects, and damage buffs to support his Crush damage. Da Pan prefers structured rotations and a consistent setup to fully capitalize on his Vulnerability stacking and Combo damage output.
Below are Da Pan's potential effects and potential review.
P1: Fine Cooking
Rating - ★★ (Ok)
Potential Effect - Ultimate CHOP 'N DUNK! improved: If the ultimate defeats at least one enemy, Da Pan deals +30% Physical DMG for 15s. This effect cannot stack.
Reason - Grants a Physical DMG buff after defeating enemies with his Ultimate. Useful in AoE content, less valuable in single-target or boss fights.
P2: Harmonized Flavors
Rating - ★★★★ (Very Good)
Potential Effect - Talent Salty or Mild improved: Prep Ingredients buff duration +10s, max stacks +1.
Reason - Improves Prep Ingredients duration and capacity, making his rotation smoother and more flexible. A strong quality-of-life upgrade that helps maintain consistent Combo usage.
Reason - Provides a small boost to Strength and Physical DMG%. Minor damage increase with limited impact.
P4: Special Blend
Rating - ★★★★ (Very Good)
Potential Effect - Ultimate CHOP 'N DUNK! improved: Ultimate Energy cost -15%.
Reason - Reduces Ultimate cost, improving access to Vulnerability stacks, Stagger, and Combo cooldown reduction, allowing for more consistent Crush rotations.
P5: Fire it Up
Rating - ★★★★ (Very Good)
Potential Effect - Battle skill FLIP DA WOK! improved: If the skill hits only one enemy, apply 1 more stack of Vulnerability on the target. Effect only triggers once every 45s.
Reason - Enhances his Battle Skill to apply extra Vulnerability stacks, significantly improving stack generation speed. A strong upgrade, but requires adjusted rotations to fully utilize.
Conclusion
Da Pan is a reliable physical DPS who excels at building and consuming Vulnerability stacks to deal strong Crush damage. He fits best in teams that can consistently apply Vulnerability. If you plan to invest further in Da Pan, you can top up Origeometry safely and conveniently through LootBar or its official Arknights: Endfield Top-up page.
